CITRUS COUNTY, FL – A two-vehicle collision in Citrus County on Monday claimed the life of an elderly driver, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The crash occurred on N Suncoast Boulevard (US-19) and West Dunnellon Road in Crystal River at around noon, according to a report by WFTS.
State troopers learned that an 88-year-old man was driving a Ford Escape on US-19 when he tried to make a left turn onto Dunnellon Road. The Ford entered the path of a tractor-trailer and was hit by the truck.
The Ford driver, a Crystal River resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. The tractor-trailer driver, a 50-year-old man from Albany, Georgia, was hospitalized with minor injuries.
Anyone who has been in an accident involving a truck in Citrus County – or anywhere in Florida – should call Whittel & Melton as soon as possible. According to insurance laws, there is only so much time to seek medical attention for injuries for which a victim plans to seek compensation. Our Citrus County truck accident lawyers will work hard to help our clients get a fair payment for all that they have suffered. Contact us at 866-608-5529 or through our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.